Plant Patent #5,105. Cultivar name: 'MEIdomonac'. With just one look, you'll fall for the gorgeous bloom clusters and elegant, arching habit of this wonderfully romantic Rose, but just wait until your nose catches up to its crisp apple scent! Introduced by Meilland in 1982 and an AARS winner in 1987 (the very first shrub rose to win this prestigious award!), Bonica® blooms effortlessly from spring to fall. Its long, arching canes hold large clusters of up to 20 2 1/2-inch peachy-pink, semi-double blooms with a fresh apple fragrance. After the blooms have made their show, showy orange-red hips appear to extend its season of interest well into winter.
These bushy shrubs grow 5 feet tall by 4 feet wide, with a graceful, arching shape and leathery, dark green foliage. They'll bloom heavily with virtually no care at all, making them a favorite among beginning rose gardeners! Zones 4-9.
